L’Émouleur, lames japonaises d'exception

After (very!) careful consideration, two years ago I bought two knives (Toku Atsuraï Kawamura and Toku Atsuraï Kūki) and a wooden sheath (saya) from l'Émouleur. I've since been using them daily: their quality is impeccable, both in terms of the blade (I only have them sharpened once or twice a year maximum by a professional) and the handle (well yes, that's important too !). They require very little maintenance, unless you consider washing and drying a knife by hand after use and waxing the handle once in a while constitutes maintenance.The purchase was made on the site of L'Émouleur, transaction was flawless, fast inter-provincial delivery, the packaging of the knives highlighted them, I received a follow-up email from the owner after delivery, I even get random messages from him in order to validate my long-term satisfaction.Do not be afraid of the price, it guarantees the flawless quality of what you will receive. My purchase was not a whim, I waited, inquired with other owners, chose the models according to the use I was going to have of them, determined my budget... You will always find cheaper, but it will necessarily be at the cost of compromising on quality, which I refused to keep doing. I put away the other kitchen knives that cluttered my drawers, only these two remain.Using these blades will probably take some getting used to, but you have to respect them for what they are: works of art. These are not knives that you are going to buy, it is a special experience, of which you will be the conductor.

I was hoping to buy my first Japanese knife, I told the clerk that I had done a bit of research but didn’t know what would be suitable for beginners. I tried to get some information out of the clerk and only got unelaborated answers filled with arrogance.I asked him about carbon content and just told me that they all have carbon; I was looking at a specific stand and asked for price range on those knives, he told me he had knives going from 8k$ down to 100$ in the store, I told him, again, I was a beginner and was willing to put up to 300$, he told me to continue watching those and just left to the back of the store..I ended up taking my business elsewhere, where staff were friendly and knowledgeable.

These knives are real work of art. If you are a chef, a cook or even just a foodie (like me), these knives will blow your mind. They are beautiful and will add do your cooking experience. I own 5 now and still thinking of growing my collection.Guillaume gives excellent service and his shipping packaging is on par with the quality of his knives. Do your research on what type of blade you need and trust me, you can buy from L'émouleur with confidence.

Wow! I placed an order for my boyfriend’s 30th last summer, I often inquired about the products through Facebook Messenger and replies were always quick and very informative. I applaud the quality of their customer service. The knife itself, double-wow, high quality product that exceeded my expectations. A great addition to anyone’s kitchen!

Hands down recommend L’Émouleur. Easily the best tool in my kitchen. It makes a world of a difference to cook with the proper tools. Their experience and customer service is excellent. Customer for life.

Really good service. Bought my first Japanese knife here at a discount and am loving it! Super knowledgeable and awesome service. Will pass by again by the end of the summer. :)And his dog, the cute poofy one is 10/10 aswell haha

Love love love my Japanese blades from l’Émouleur. They have completely changed and improved my knife skills and I now really enjoy cooking. I use them on a daily basis. The quality and craftsmanship of the knives are unbeatable and incomparable. I highly recommend them!